NEWSLETTER: Summer 1955
The Society was formed in 1953 with the object of arranging competitions, matches etc and furthering
the game of Golf amongst the Bank Staff. About half-a-dozen matches are now arranged annually, all of which are well supported, and
increasing interest is apparent by the number of entries received for the President's Cup, presented by the General Manager, H Carver,
Esq.
In the annual match versus the Midland Bank Golfing Society held at Moseley on June 4th, the Midland were the victors by 3½ to
2½. The event was followed by an excellent supper.
Forthcoming fixtures.
Civil Service Golfing Society at Handsworth - 28th
June
Guild Golf Trophy at Harborne - 30th June
It is particularly gratifying that our President has given of his valuable
time to Strengthen our tem in several matches. We also welcome the younger members of the Staff who are providing fresh vitality.
K.
R.
NEWSLETTER: Autumn 1955
The members of this Society have enjoyed in full this magnificent Summer.
We have played a number
of very pleasant matches, from which we have limped back “licked” but not laid low. And always we have held our own at the 19th.
The
semi-finalists for the President’s Cup (Knock-out competition) were K Robottom v L A Wright, and L Evans v H A Turner (Holder).
The
first match was played at Streetly and was inconclusive. They were all square after 20 holes.
The replay is at Gay Hill.
The second
match at Kings Norton was won by H A Turner.
It is hoped that the final will take place at Walmley on 12th September, when the Society
holds its final event for the Season, a Medal Competition.
We hope for a 100% entry.
After the golf a Supper will be held, to which
other members of the Staff are invited. The catering at Walmley has a very good name. The evening will conclude with the presentation
of prizes, if possible, by the President.
Enquiries to K Robottom (Aston Branch).
NEWSLETTER : Christmas 1955
Following
the Medal Competition, the Society’s Annual Dinner was held this year at Walmley Golf Club.
An excellent meal was followed by
presentation of the prizes by the President (H Carver, Esq)
President’s Cup - H A Turner (3rd year running)
Medal Competition:
|
R N Wilcox |
91-18 = 73 |
|
W K Robottom |
83 - 9 = 74 |
|
J A Duff |
86-10 = 76 |
An enjoyable evening concluded with some light reminiscing by the
President, members and visitors - Mr Parsonage and Mr Ling.
WKR
NEWSLETTER: Spring 1956
Even golf, the supreme
all-weather out-door game, has suffered from the recent Arctic weather. But a resumption will soon be made, and amid groans and creaks
an attempt made to recapture a rhythmic swing.
The Season’s Programme is well in hand. Matches have been arranged against the
Midland Bank, Lloyds Bank, and other Golfing Societies.
The new Captain is Mr L A Wright. May he inspire us to greater success.
HT
NEWSLETTER: Summer 1956
During May the members of the Bank Golfing Society were the opponents and guests of the Midland Bank GS
amidst the lush surroundings of Moor Hall. The loss of the match was more than compensated by the dinner given by our hosts whom we
look forward to entertaining next year.
The usual hearty and sociable game at Gay Hill against the Transport Department was also
lost, but a very pleasurable win was recorded at Handsworth against the Civil Service, some of whom proved to be worthy and dour performers
afterwards on the “Green Cloth”. (Alas! Some of us were very late getting home).
We are still more than ready to welcome new
members for as yet it is still the old guard who are carrying the flag.
In Passing
One of the usual Wednesday Afternoon four-ball
was about to play his shot by a road boundary fence when he saw a funeral approaching. He dropped his club, removed his cap and stood
with bowed head while the large cortege slowly passed.
His irate partner came over and asked him why he was holding up the game to
which he replied:
“The funeral, old man. You must remember we had been married nearly forty years”.
LAW
NEWSLETTER : Autumn 1956
In
July Lloyds Bank Golfing Society were our guests at Moseley, a very enjoyable time being had by all, and we extend our hearty thanks
to that Club for the excellent meal provided.
The time for evening play is rapidly shortening so will those who have not played
their cup rounds do so as soon as possible to ensure that the final be played in early September.
Following the suggestion made
last year by our President, H Carver, Esq, the Annual Medal round will be played on the beautiful Wrekin Golf Course on a Sunday in
September (particulars will be circulated in the next few days). Do let us have a good rally for this high spot event, as transport
will be laid on for all those lucky enough not to own a car.
LAW
NEWSLETTER: Christmas 1956
The Annual Golf
competition was held this year at the Wrekin Golf Club, on Sunday, September 16th.
The course is situated on the wooded slopes
of the Wrekin and whilst the first three holes are somewhat of a climb, when once “en haut” and normal breathing is resumed, it is
felt that the journey has been well worthwhile.
A 12 Hole Medal Competition was held in the morning resulting in a tie between
L A Wright and W K Robottom.
In the afternoon from 2:30 till sundown, battle was enjoined between the Captain’s Team and the
Secretary’s Team, with both sides emerging victorious!
|
Captain's Team |
|
Secretary's Team |
|
|
L A Wright (Capt.) & H A
Turner |
1 |
R N Wilcox & D Wright |
0 |
|
J A Duff & H G Payne |
0 |
H Carver & F H Whitehouse |
1 |
|
R T Piper & S Gregory |
1 |
N Alsop & R
Gregory |
0 |
|
L F Evans |
0 |
W K Robottom |
1 |
|
|
2 |
|
2 |
After tea had been taken the President, Mr Carver, presented the prizes and a very enjoyable day was almost over. Any further proceedings
were unofficial and “off the record”.
The President’s Cup (Match play competition) was again won by H A Turner, but only after
some exceedingly tough matches. In particular the semi-final at Kings Norton was lost by W K Robottom on the last green to the last
putt. A great battle.
NEWSLETTER: Spring 1957
Annual Meeting, January 30th 1957, held at Hope and Anchor
Restaurant following the Annual Dinner. The Chair was taken by Mr L A Wright, Captain. Thanks were expressed to the retiring President,
Mr H Carver (who was unable to attend and had sent apologies) for services he had rendered to the Society since its inception.
The
Secretary announced apologies also from Messrs. Sutherland, Buxton, Whitehead, and Thomas.
President: Mr H A Turner proposed
and Mr L F Evans seconded that Mr H J Sutherland be President for the ensuing year - Carried unanimously.
Captain: The retiring
Captain, Mr L A Wright, said he had much pleasure in proposing Mr H G Payne as his successor. This was seconded by Mr J A Duff and
carried unanimously, with acclamation.
Secretary: Mr W K Robottom, who had been Secretary since the formation of the Society
on Jan. 22nd 1953 said that he had always had the opinion that this office should go round and that the time had now arrived when
that could take place, and he had much pleasure in proposing Mr J A Duff as his successor. Mr H A Turner seconded, and Mr J A Duff
was unanimously elected Secretary.
Mr Robottom was thanked for all the work he had done in forming the Society and then acting
as Secretary for the four ensuing years.
Committee: Mr S F Jones proposed, and Mr N Wilcox seconded that Messrs. Robottom, Turner
and Wright be elected en bloc to the Committee; carried unanimously.
It was a pleasure to welcome once again Mr Parsonage and
Mr Ling, who represented and spoke on behalf of the Cricket and Bowling Clubs. Their continued support is much appreciated.
Other
visitors, among whom was our old friend, Mr Harper, were also welcomed. Mr Harper entertained us at the piano and the rest of the
evening was quite informal: a friendly natter, a story or two and, of course, an occasional sup.
WKR and JD
NEWSLETTER: Summer
1957
The First Match of the Season was played at Gay Hill against City Transport and the Bank lost 3-2. Neville Alsop was persuaded
to play in this - his first match - and celebrated his selection by winning (with the aid of his partner) by 8 and 7. The Secretary
and his partner - your Editor - ran into something rather warm (they do find them!) when one of the opposition, a new member of the
Transport Team by name of Pat Cassidy went round in 75. This young man justified all the nice things said about his golf by taking
the prize for the best gross score in the Guild Trophy.
The Guild Trophy was won by the Police, the Bank Team finishing eighth.
The
Match against the Civil Service was played at Handsworth on 4th June and resulted in a tie.
Only one result to hand in the President’s
Cup. Once again this is N Alsop who is now through to the third round. Get cracking while the weather lasts.
City Transport have
asked for another fixture, and the Secretary is trying to arrange this for 8th August at Gay Hill again. Another has been arranged
against the Water Department on 20th August at Kings Norton.
J A Duff,
Hon. Secretary
NEWSLETTER: Autumn 1957
This
season’s Matches have now been completed. The match against Lloyds Bank at Streetly resulted in a win (the first) for the BMB by 5-1.
The Secretary and Captain who played a real Captain’s part won by 6 and 5. Lloyds were hosts on this occasion and entertained us very
well indeed. We were honoured by a visit from the President who stayed to supper, and Mr West, who was Secretary of Lloyds GS for
many years and who has been ill. It was nice to see him looking so well.
We were quickly brought back to earth and normal size
in hats when we entertained the Midland Bank at Moseley where the course was playing very well and an excellent meal was provided
by the steward. We lost 5-0. Don’t mention the greens to the secretary!
The last match was against the Water Department at Gay
Hill and resulted in a win for Water by 3-1 with two halves. In one of the latter it was reported that N Alsop missed “one” on the
eighteenth no longer than a cigar for a win. Mr Carver and the Secretary were partners and were the Bank’s winners. Mr Carver who
was looking younger than ever was in very good form both on the course and at the natter later over beer and sandwiches.
Good
progress is being made towards the final of the President’s Cup. Congratulations to T A E Wilner who, playing his third game in three
years, defeated R T Piper. Keep it up Bert!
The Annual Medal competition has been arranged for Sunday, 22nd September on the
lovely course of the Worcester Golf & Country Club. Details to Members later.
J A Duff
Hon. Secretary
NEWSLETTER: Christmas
1957
First: Apologies to my old friend Ted Viney, whose welcome visit to the match against the Water Department was omitted from
my last notes. Very sorry Ted; it was a pleasure to have you with us and I am looking forward to the next time.
Another season
has ended with only one high spot which, of course, was the 5-1 win over Lloyds Bank. The other matches, apart from the one against
the Midland Bank, all produced some very keen games and some very near “Misses”. They were all very enjoyable and some keen finishing
was seen at the nineteenth. Some of the newer and younger members did very well, and with, perhaps, some new members (I hear that
Tony Green and Keith Haslam are keen novices) we can look to next year with confidence.
The Annual Medal competition was held
at Worcester Golf & Country Club and resulted as follows:
|
N Wilcox |
89 less 18 |
71 |
|
F H Whitehouse |
92 less 18 |
74 |
|
H Carver |
97 less 20 |
77 |
The
weather was shocking when we left Brum, but cleared soon after arrival and we played eight holes before lunch. After lunch the weather
was perfect and the course in lovely condition so we only had ourselves to blame for the bad cards. After tea the Captain congratulated
the winners and presented the prizes. The usual session at the nineteenth completed a very pleasant day.
Another name will at
last appear on the President’s Cup. I managed to catch H A Turner on an off day and just got home. The final against Bert Wilner was
a bit of ante-climax as the score 9 and 7 indicates. Bert had only played one match prior to the final whereas I had played every
round. Some lack of enthusiasm somewhere but it was like old times to have Bert making a come-back and we had a pleasant day at Kings
Norton.
Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
J A Duff,
Hon. Secretary